A tradition that was started by Prince Harry and his big brother William, the two Royals team up with their estate workers to play the nearby villagers in a (highly competitive) game of soccer. The game is played on Christmas Eve and is usually for charity, but considering the brothers don't play on the same team it's also played for some winners bragging rights.

Christmas decorations don’t get taken down until February

The Christmas festivitiesare held at the Royals estate in Sandringham each year, and while most guests leave on Boxing Day to celebrate with other family members the Queen and Prince Philipwill remain until the second week of February, and the Christmas decorations won't go down until they leave. Elizabeth stays in Sandringham to honour her father, who passed away at Sandringham on February 6, 1952.

The Christmas tradition dates back to King Edward VII, who decided the royal weighing was an apt way to determine if his guests had all been sufficiently fed. While this royal tradition dates back to the early 1900s, it is still done today.

Contrary to popular belief, the Royals are not fans of extravagant gifts for Christmas. The rule in the Royal household is 'cheap and cheerful' gifts only - the funnier the better - and all presents are to be opened on Christmas Eve. Royal biographers have reported on many gag gifts over the years, but some of our favourites would have to be Kate Middleton gifting a then-single Harry a 'grow your own girlfriend' kit, Anne gifting Charles a leather toilet seat cover, and Harry giving the Queen a shower cap with "Ain't Life a B*tch!" printed on it.

Milly HaddrickMilly is a freelance journalist who devours all news, from the latest in Australian politics to Meghan and Harry's cutest couple moments. Milly is a devout tea enthusiast who's a firm believer in quality downtime, her weekends are usually spent exploring a new cafe with a nice cuppa and the crossword.